The Top-10 River Nile Must-Sees from the source to the Nile Delta The Top-10 Must-Sees along the length of the River Nile The River Nile is the world's longest and most magical river, playing host to some of Africa's most amazing spots. While most people associate the Nile's must-sees with Egypt, Egypt has just 1,500 of the Nile's 8,250 kilometres - counting both the White and Blue Niles. To claim the true Nile's Greatest Hits, one needs to consider all of the sites from the Nile sources deep in the heart of Africa, along the Nile River Valley to the Nile Delta. So taking that into account, here's the Top-10 River Nile Must-Sees: 1. Cairo, Egypt Ahhh Cairo, Africa's largest city and unrivalled by few anywhere for excitement. It's the type of place where even the air's smell and taste reverberates the city's energy. There's obviously the last remaining ancient world wonder of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx overlooking the city, but add that to the cluttered, yet jaw-dropping ancient collection at Cairo Museum and the narrow medieval lanes of Islamic Cairo.

Cairo is also the gateway to the Nile Delta and that's just the start! Many people's first impressions of Cairo aren't great, but do some planning beforehand to make the most of everything this melting pot has to offer! Away from Cairo's pyramids and museums are the enchanting medieval lanes of Islamic Cairo. 2. Meroe Royal City, Sudan Nowhere along the Nile has a greater concentration of ancient pyramids than the Meroe Royal City in Northern Sudan. More than two hundred pyramids rise elegantly around the rim of a sandy Sahara basin a few miles from the River Nile. Meroe was once the revered capital of the Black Pharaohs who ruled over much of Egypt, but nowadays it is only visited by a handful of people. There is next to no tourism infrastructure close by which means it is common to have these magnificent ancient treasures all to yourself. It's 200km from Khartoum, and there are a few transport options to get there from the capital. Be awed by more than 200 ancient pyramids at Meroe Royal City. 3. Aswan, Egypt Aswan is the Nile you see in story books.

The white sails of feluccas dot the glistening river ferrying tourists to botanic islands and charming Nubian villages with a backdrop of golden sandy mountains. Strolling through the colourful markets you'll experience a blend of Nubian and Egyptian culture, but for Colonial Victorian grandeur, overlooking the Nile from the deck of the Old Cataract Hotel would be hard to top. On a day trip to Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser, you will see arguably the most awe-inspiring temples from ancient Egypt. Brace yourself for when you first set eyes on the giant statues of Abu Simbel close to Aswan. 4. Lake Tana, Ethiopia There are few better places to enjoy Ethiopia's beautiful culture, food and dance than in Bahir Dar on the shores of Lake Tana. The palm-lined streets lead to a jetty where pelicans play and boats take you to any of the lake's 37 islands. On 20 of the islands there are historic monasteries as old as 700 years, each emblazoned with wall-sized colourful murals and treasures ranging from mummified remains of Ethiopian emperors, to their swords, to their old books.

My favourite monastery is the men-only Daga Istefanos perched on a cliff on a bushy island overlooking Lake Tana - sorry girls, even hens, nanny goats and she-donkeys aren't allowed, but there are plenty of other interesting monasteries to visit. Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile and a handy spot to see upper reaches of the river from. Monks and 700-year old Monesteries dot Lake Tana's lush islands in the Ethiopian Highlands. 5. Jinja, Uganda The adventure capital of Uganda on the northern side of Lake Victoria is home to some of the best commercial whitewater rafting in Africa. Friendly and professional rafting operators offer adrenaline-packed rafting adventures on the White Nile. The trips crash down through unspoilt forests with plenty of wildlife including birdlife, cheeky monkeys and a few crocodiles sunning themselves on the bank. If the whitewater doesn't float your boat, there's bungy jumping, horse trekking and a handful of other adventures. Whitewater rafting on the White Nile in Uganda. 6.

Luxor, Egypt If there is one place to get a true appreciation of the scale the Nile's ancient civilisation, it is Luxor in the heart of Egypt's Nile River Valley. 85% of the remains of ancient Egypt are in and around Luxor. The jewel of Luxor is Karnack Temple, one of the greatest ever feats of construction. For 1,500 years each pharaoh tried to outdo the last, building magnificent obelisks, columns, sphinxes, statues and eventually the 5,500 square metre hypostyle hall with its 134 columns, ten metres around, soaring 26 metres high. It's larger than any ancient religious site in the world; big enough to fit nine of Rome's St. Peter's Basilicas. And across the Nile on the west bank, there's the Valley of the Kings and Queens where new tombs seem to be discovered every day. In 1922, it was where Howard Carter uncovered King Tut's tomb. If you've got spare cash, take a hot air balloon ride over Luxor to see another perspective of it. Luxor Temple in the heart of Luxor. 7.

The Blue Nile Falls and Blue Nile Gorge, Ethiopia Blue Nile Falls are the second highest falls in Africa and an icon throughout Ethiopia, although most days it's full flow is diverted to power station. Around the falls there are gorgeous grassy mountains dotted with straw-hut villages. Further downstream, the Blue Nile crashes through the some of the most stunning scenery anywhere, an area considered the Grand Canyon of Africa. Much of the Blue Nile Gorge is flanked with dramatic jungle walls that climb a mile high through some of the remotest parts of Africa. In fact, large sections of the Blue Nile were not mapped until 1930s. The wildlife is truly wild in the gorge with an abundance of game, wart hogs, baboons, hippos and the infamous Nile Crocodile. Due to the dangers and inaccessibility, there are no tourist operations in the Blue Nile Gorge. To see it you will need to organise a fully-fledged expedition, however you can catch glimpses on the drive from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar, or by taking a rough 2-day hike to the 370 year-old 2nd Portuguese Bridge from the town of Mota.

The Blue Nile Gorge at the cliffs retreat from the Blue Nile River. 8. Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda Uganda's largest national park is best known for its namesake, the spectacular Murchison Falls. The falls are where the flow of the White Nile is forced through a narrow gap in the rocky escarpment before plunging 43 metres below. Although the park was heavily poached in the 1980s, it now boats large populations of elephants, giraffes, game, chimps, and even lions. The landscape varies from wild savannah grasslands to lush rainforest. The Nile itself hosts hippos, crocodiles and a collection of birds including the rare shoebill stork. Giraffes at Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. 9. The Sudd, Southern Sudan The Sudd is a truly unique destination in the world's newest nation - the world's largest swamp, swelling to the size of England in rainy season. The area is home to the fascinating Dinka, Nuer and Shilluk tribes, some who look, live and hunt on the floating reed islands in the same way they have for thousands of years.

The swamp is rich with wildlife; it was only in 2007 when scientists discovered significant numbers of white-eared kob antelopes - a herd numbering 800,000. When joined by Mongalla gazelles and Tiang antelopes they form migrating herds of more than 1.2 million in number and 80km by 48km in size. It is also an internationally significant stopover for millions of migratory birds. Now Southern Sudan is an independent nation, I'd expect travelling there will be less of a drama, however visiting The Sudd won't be easy for some time - the few boats that travel through carry saws and chains to clear floating reed islands that constantly alter the routes. But persevere, it will be incredibly rewarding. A decoratively scarred Nuer woman common in the Sudd. 10. Karima, Sudan Karima is a relaxed and friendly town of colourfully painted adobe buildings at the foot of the stately Jebel Bakal mountain. The mountain was a spiritual place for ancient Egyptians and Nubians, who believed all Gods were born there.

In the shadow of Jebel Bakal are the 3,750 year-old ruins of the Temple of Amon, where carved columns and rows of Sphinx rise from hieroglyphic rubble. Around the mountain, you'll find two rows of perfectly intact pyramids where powerful Kushite royals were buried. Like most sites in Sudan, there is absolutely no one else around. There are numerous other ancient sites close to Karima including more pyramids at Merowe and the medieval Old Dongola where more than 40 large rugby ball-shaped tombs spill out across the Nubian desert. The view atop of Jebel Bakal, with ancient ruins below and the contrasting lushness of the Nile and the Sahara Desert. Well that wraps the Top-10 River Nile Must-Sees. I could have included another 100 sites from the Nile Source, through the Nile Valley, to the Nile Delta, but I want to leave something for you to discover for yourself. Happy travelling! My friend Les Jickling and I spent 5 months on our backsides paddling from the Blue Nile source to the sea. Upon reaching the Med we became the first people to ever paddle the full length of the Nile from either of its sources.

It was quite an expedition! There's some info about our Nile paddling adventure here , I'd recommend taking a look! Other interesting Nile River pages: The Nile River Contact Us About us Tour Egypt aims to offer the ultimate Egyptian adventure and intimate knowledge about the country. We offer this unique experience in two ways, the first one is by organizing a tour and coming to Egypt for a visit, whether alone or in a group, and living it firsthand. The second way to experience Egypt is from the comfort of your own home: online. The Nile River The Nile River by Marie Parsons The Nile is the longest river in the world, stretching north for approximately 4,000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean. Studies have shown that the River (Iteru, meaning, simply, River, as the Egyptians called it) gradually changed its location and size over millions of years. The Nile flows from the mountains in the south to the Mediterranean in the north. Egyptians traveling to other lands would comment on the "wrong" flow of other rivers.

For example, a text of Tuthmosis I in Nubia describes the great Euphrates river as the "inverted water that goes downstream in going upstream." Three rivers flowed into the Nile from the south and thus served as its sources: the Blue Nile, the White Nile and the Arbara. Within the southern section between Aswan and Khartoum, land which was called Nubia, the River passes through formations of hard igneous rock, resulting in a series of rapids, or cataracts, which form a natural boundary to the south. Between the first and second cataracts lay Lower Nubia, and between the second and sixth cataracts lay upper Nubia. Along most of its length through Egypt, the Nile has scoured a deep, wide gorge in the desert plateau. At Aswan North of the first cataract the Nile is deeper and its surface smoother. Downstream from Aswan the Nile flows northerly to Armant before taking a sharp bend, called the Qena . From Armant to Hu, the River extends about 180 kilometers and divides the narrow southern valley from the wider northern valley.

Southern Egypt, thus being upstream, is called Upper Egypt, and northern Egypt, being downstream and the Delta, is called Lower Egypt. In addition to the Valley and the Delta, the Nile also divided Egypt into the Eastern and Western Deserts . The Nile Valley is a canyon running 660 miles long with a floodplain occupying 4,250 square miles. The Delta spans some 8,500 square miles and is fringed in its coastal regions by lagoons, wetlands, lakes and sand dunes. The Delta represented 63 percent of the inhabited area ofEgypt, extending about 200 kilometers from south to north and roughly 400 kilometers from east to west. While today the Nile flows through the Delta in only two principal branches, the Damietta and the Rosetta, in ancient times there were three principal channels, known as the water of Pre, the water of Ptah and the water of Amun. In classical or Graeco - Roman times, these were called the Pelusiac, the Sebennytic, and the Canopic branches. There were additionally subsidiary branches or artificially cut channels.

The most dominant features of the Delta as the sandy mounds of clay and silt that appear as islands rising 1-12 meters above the surrounding area. Since these mounds would not be submerged by the inundation, they were ideal sites for Predynastic and Early Dynastic settlements, and indeed evidence of human habitation have been found. Perhaps these mounds rising above the water table inspired the ancient belief of creation as having begun on a mound of earth that emerged from the primordial waters of Nun ( Pyramid Text 600). There were several major oases of the Western desert, which comprised about 2/3 ofEgypt: the Fayoum , where during the Middle Kingdom period the capital of allEgypt was situated, and which increasingly became one of the most densely populated and agriculturally productive area inEgypt, the Bahriya , where many sarcophagi of the Graeco - Roman period have been found, the so-called Golden Mummies , Kharga and Dakhla , which were known for their excellent wines, and Siwa , whose Oracle of Amun was consulted by Alexander the Great to demonstrate that he was the true successor to the kingship ofEgypt.

The Eastern Desert was exploited in Pharaonic times for its rich minerals. The mere mention of the name of the Nile evokes for modern man images of Pyramids , great temples , fantastic tales of mummies, and wondrous treasures. But the Nile represents life itself to the people of Egypt, ancient and modern. In fact, for thousands of years, the River has made life possible for hundreds of thousands of people and animals, and has shaped the culture we today are only beginning to truly understand. The River filled all areas of life with symbolism.

In religion, for example, the creator sun-god Ra (Re) was believed to be ferried across the sky daily in a boat (compare that to the Greeks and Romans whose non-creator sun-god rode across the sky in a chariot driven by fiery horses, and Hymns to Hapy (Hapi), the deity personifying the Nile, praise his bounty and offerings were left to him, and the creation myths, as mentioned earlier, revolve around the primordial mound rising from the floodwaters surrounding it; in ritual where Nile creatures such as the hippopotamus, whose shape the goddess Tawaret took, or the crocodile, called Sobek , or Heket (Heqet), the frog, deities deemed powerful in the processes of childbirth and fertility, were revered, in writing, where floral signs such as the lotus and papyrus figured prominently, in architecture, where the very structure of temples emulated the mounds of the Nile and its waves, from the bottom to the top of capital columns and the trim on walls, and in travel, where models of boats have been found dating from the fifth millennium BCE. The god Hapy was earlier mentioned as being the personification of the floods and ensuing fertility.

Two Hymns to the Nile, one probably composed in the Middle Kingdom, the second written later in the Ramesside period, praise Hapy and the river for its renewed life for Egypt. "Hail to you Hapy, Sprung from earth, Come to nourish EgyptFood provider, bounty maker, Who creates all that is good!Conqueror of the Two Lands, He fills the stores, Makes bulge the barns, Gives bounty to the poor." (from the Middle Kingdom hymn as translated by Lichtheim) From the earliest times, the waters of the Nile, swollen by monsoon rains in Ethiopia, flooded over the surrounding valley every year between June and September of the modern calendar. A nilometer was used to measure the height of the Nile in ancient times. It usually consisted of a series of steps against which the increasing height of the Inundation, as well as the general level of the river, could be measured. Records of the maximum height were kept.

Surviving nilometers exist connected with the temples at Philae, on the Nubian Egyptian border, Edfu , Esna , Kom Ombo , and Dendera , as well as the best-known nilometer on the island of Elephantine at Aswan. The ancient Egyptian calendar , made up of twelve months of 30 days each, was divided into three seasons, based upon the cycles of the Nile. The three seasons were: akhet, Inundation, peret, the growing season, and shemu, the drought or harvest season. During the season of the Inundation, layers of fertile soil were annually deposited on the flood-plain. Chemical analysis has shown how fertile the Nile mud is. It contains about 0.1 percent of combined nitrogen, 0.2 percent of phosphorus anhydrides and 0.6 percent of potassium. Since most of the Egyptian people worked as farmers, when the Nile was at its highest and they could not plant, they were drafted by corvee into labor projects such as building Pyramids, repairing temples and other monuments and working on the kings tomb.

Herodotus , the great Greek philosopher, wrote of the Nile: "the river rises of itself, waters the fields, and then sinks back again; thereupon each man sows his field and waits for the harvest." The great historian also calledEgypt the gift of the Nile. This description would lead the casual reader to imagineEgypt as being a great paradise where the people simply sat and waited for the sowing and harvesting to need be done. But the ancient Egyptians knew better. Too high a flood from their river, and villages would be destroyed; too low a flood, and the land would turn to dust and bring famine. Indeed, one flood in five was either too low or too high. The rock inscription called the Famine Stela , dated in its present form from the Ptolemaic period, recounts an incident, (whether real or fictitious is not currently known for certain), from the period of King Djoser of the 3rd Dynasty . The King writes to a governor in the south, describing himself as disheartened over the countrys seven-year famine.

The King learns from a priest of Imhotep that if gifts are given to the temple of Khnum , the creator-god of the region, who it was believed had control over the Nile and its flooding, then the famine would be ended. "I was in mourning on my throne, Those of the palace were in grief.because Hapy had failed to come in time. In a period of seven years, Grain was scant, Kernels were dried upEvery man robbed his twinChildren criedThe hearts of the old were needyTemples were shut, Shrines covered with dust, Everyone was in distress.I consulted one of the staff of the Ibis, the Chief lector-priest of Imhotep, son of Ptah South-of-the-Wall.He departed, he returned to me quickly, He let me know the flow of HapyLearn the names of the gods and goddesses of the temple of Khnum: Satis, Anukis, Hapy, Shu, Geb, Nut, Osiris, Horus, Isis, NepththysAs I slept in peace the god stood before me, I propitiated him by adoring him and praying to him.

He revealed himself to me with kindly face and said: I am Khnum, your maker! My arms are around youFor I am the maker who makes, I am he who made himself, Exalted Nun, who first came forth, Hapy who hurries at willI shall make Hapy gush for you, No year of lack or want anywhere, Plants will grow weighed by their fruitGone will be the hunger yearsEgypts people wil come stridingHearts will be happier than ever before.I made this decree on behalf of my father KhnumIn return for what you had done for meall tenants who cultivate the fieldstheir harvests shall be taken to your granaryAll fishermen, all huntersI extract from them one tenth of the take of all theseOne shall give the branded animals for all burnt offerings and daily sacrifices, and one shall give one-tenth of gold, ivory, ebony, ochre, carob wood, carnelian, all kinds of timber" (as translated by Lichtheim) Many modern travelers to Egypt today take a Nile cruise as part of their package. And why not? For to see the land as its people do, one must journey on the river.

A felucca is often the water vehicle of choice. A typical Felucca on the Nile The Nile flowed from south to north at an average speed of about four knots during inundation season. The water level was on average about 25-33 feet deep and navigation was fast. That made a river voyage from Thebes (modern Luxor) north to Memphis (near modern Cairo ) lasting approximately two weeks. During the dryer season when the water level was lower, and speed slower, the same trip would last about two months. At the great bend near Qena , the Nile would flow from west to east and then back from east to west, slowing down travel. No sailing was done at night because of the danger of running aground on one of the many sandbank and low islands.

When one cruises on the Nile , one might pass by the ancient and significant sites of Karnak itself, Luxor, on the other side of the river from Karnak, Dendera , with its grand temple to the goddess Hathor , Abydos , with its marvelous temple built by Seti I as well as being the site of Earlier Dynastic tombs, Esna , with its temple to the potter and creator-god Khnum , lord of the region who was credited as having the power over the river and its richness, Edfu, with its temple to Horus , Kom Ombo, with its double temple to Sobek and a form of Horus called Haroeris, and Aswan itself, with its mighty modern dam. Truly, the Nile is the Heart of the ancient and modern land of Egypt. Sources: From the Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson From Egypt and the Egyptians by Doug Brewer and Emily Teeter From Ancient Egypt edited by David Silverman From Life in Ancient Egypt by Eugen Strouhal From Ancient Egypt Uncovered by Vivian Davies and Renee Friedman Ancient Egyptian Literature, Vols.

I and III, by Miriam Lichtheim See Also : Best Hotels on the Nile - Luxor Forum - TripAdvisor Best Hotels on the Nile - Luxor Forum Review a place you’ve visited JOIN Which Luxor hotels are on sale? dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy Best Hotels on the Nile 28 July 2016, 17:39 Can anyone recommend their top choice(s) for hotels located on the Nile. Will only be there for one night but would like nice, full Nile views and wifi. Thank y'all for your help! Travellers interested in this topic also viewed... Show Prices 16 replies to this topic 1-10 of 16 replies 1. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 28 July 2016, 17:53 2. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 28 July 2016, 17:54 The best Nile view hotels in Luxor: 5* hotels: Jolly Ville Martime ( king's island) Sonseta saint Goerge. for Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt Level 3.

Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 28 July 2016, 18:00 For views, I would say the Hilton - https:/… I'm glad I also took a photo of the fridge when we checked in. They tried to charge us for missing items! Missing from the above lists is where I normally stay (although in the lower cost part called the Pavilion) the Winter Palace https:/… And the rest of those hotels in Little Britain (The South End) all have Nile-views as far as I'm aware, but you have to book a Nile View in ALL the hotels, else you find you have a street or garden view. 4. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 28 July 2016, 19:01 for Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt Level 5. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 28 July 2016, 21:07 Make sure you use the Spa pool rather than the main one https:/… Better service.

It is children, cigarettes & alcohol free (I think it's all of those) I also think it opens later than the main pool, which nominally closed at 17:00 when we stayed, although young children were in it screaming their heads off at 20:00. Edited: 28 July 2016, 21:07 6. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 29 July 2016, 05:02 7. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 29 July 2016, 06:21 I have not stayed at the Lotus but it is right on the river. I assume there's a charge for river view. It is in the 3* bracket. 8. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 29 July 2016, 07:48 Best view of Nile ? We stayed in a 5☆ Hotel at Conrad Hilton. Good view of the Nile. FREE Wifi works well. 9.

Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 29 July 2016, 07:53 I have used the Lotus lots of times and if u can get a suite it has lovely views over the Nile. Have not used it for 2 or 3 years now and believe the breakfast was Getting a bit poor, but we used to pay £27 a night for a suite room B&B, when we first went there could get a standard room for £9 and suite for £18 per night. Nice pool and food at the pool bar. 10. Re: Best Hotels on the Nile 29 July 2016, 13:03 vast gardens of the jollie next to the nile with classical music playing as the sun goes down over the west bank. magic moments. Reply to: Best Hotels on the Nile Your message Welcome to the Luxor Forum *** Traveller Articles *** Arabic - some common words & phrases Books!!!

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Memphis Tours offers a variety of high-quality options selected from among the best cruises available on the Nile. 11 Tours Luxor Temple - TripAdvisor Want the lowest hotel prices? You're in the right place. We check 200+ sites for you. Luxor Temple Does this activity require advanced planning, ticketing or reservations? Yes Is this attraction exciting, unusual, or risky to visit? Yes Is this activity accessible without advanced planning or reservations? Yes Does this attraction have good sunset views? Yes Is this attraction pet friendly? Yes Is this an outdoor attraction or activity? Yes No Unsure Does this attraction require above average amounts of physical activity (long walks, climbs, stairs or hikes)? Yes Is this attraction a "must-see" location? Yes Does this attraction have good scenic or skyline views? Yes Is this attraction suitable for all ages? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom Address: Corniche El Nil St. Luxor, Luxor, Egypt Name/address in local language Corniche El Nil St.

Luxor, Luxor, Egypt 2,652 Reviews | Ranked #2 of 83 To help you get around Luxor, here's the name and address of this business in the local language Local name معبد الأقصر Local address ش كورنيش النيل الاقصر Directions Description: A temple built for the ritual practices exercised at the most important... A temple built for the ritual practices exercised at the most important Ancient Egyptian festival, The Festival of Opet. read more Private Tour: Luxor Temple Visit More Info Private Guided Tour to East Bank Including Karnak and Luxor Temples More Info Discover Luxor: Half Day Tour Karnack And Luxor Temples See More Tours & Experiences Terrible “Luxor Temple” Great tour of the Temple of Luxor with Real Egypt Tours. The security is excellent at the entrance to this amazing site Reviewed yesterday 2,652 Reviews from our TripAdvisor Community Which Luxor hotels are on sale?

mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Sponsored links * Read reviews that mention: All reviews christian church beautiful at night lit up at night visit at night ramses ii ancient egyptians awe inspiring avenue karnak temple alexander columns site obelisk nile dusk haggag roman walls pylon Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Start your review of Luxor Temple Click to rate “Luxor Temple” Reviewed yesterday NEW Great tour of the Temple of Luxor with Real Egypt Tours. The security is excellent at the entrance to this amazing site Helpful? “One of the most convenient Temples to visit in Luxor” Reviewed yesterday NEW Located on the Nile bank, it is very easy to access. The Temple is not very big, well-preserved with incredibly beautiful architectural features from different periods of Egyptian history. Helpful? “Beautiful place” Reviewed 2 days ago NEW via mobile This templo is more beautiful in The sunset. This high colums looks like a work of art with Sky's colors. At one end of the temple there is a kind of footpath flanked by statues of lions. It is believed that this path would extend to the temple of Karnak. Leaving the temple you will see that the excavations continue...

More Helpful? “Night visit” Reviewed 4 days ago NEW via mobile Visiting the Temple at night is the thing to do. Very few people made it especially unique. And the lighting made the hieroglyphics pop out. One of the real highlights of Luxor. Helpful? “Multicultural temple ” Reviewed 6 days ago NEW via mobile Very rich temple with many cultures You will find the ancient temple plus a church and a mosque The temple has the only statue for king Tut Helpful? “Amazing Archeological Site” Reviewed 6 days ago NEW This is the second time I visited Luxor Temple in about five years. It's different each time that I see it. In addition, they are doing some physical and chemical cleaning now that is revealing colorful painting in sections of the temple. It's an amazing place and should be visited by everyone that comes to Luxor. Enjoy!!! Helpful? “Go in the evening” Reviewed 6 days ago NEW Luxor Temple stays open much later than Karnak, so go there second. This is just as well, as the Egyptians apparently really know how to light a building well, and it looks really quite spectacular with the sky at dusk.

Indeed, it looks so well then that I'm surprised anyone goes to see it in the day light. Helpful? “Luxor temple” Reviewed 1 week ago NEW via mobile This temple has to be seen at night. Especially with the road of sphinx, take a guide for an enhanced experience. Helpful? “Can't say much” Reviewed 1 week ago NEW via mobile Can't say much since I didn't really go inside. Don't really need to. Everything is visible outside. Best time is during sunset when the sun's light is best on the columns. Then the light turns turn on and you can see its glow. If you walk along the west side the temple, pass the entrance and pass the obelisk, you'll... More Helpful? 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide - Luxor | Viator 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide Location: Luxor, concludes Aswan, Egypt Duration: 5 days (approx.) From USD $ 307.00 View price calendar We're sorry, we cannot confirm pricing due to the following: We're sorry, this tour or activity is not available at this time.

Please try selecting another date and/or a different number of travelers. An error has occurred We're sorry! We've encountered a temporary glitch and cannot process your request. Our team is investigating the problem. In the meantime try pressing the back button, refreshing the page or returning to . Adult Hotel Pickup Discover the ancient wonders of the Nile River on this memorable 5-day Luxor to Aswan cruise. Sailing by deluxe Nile river cruise ship, enjoy guided visits to some of Egypt’s greatest treasures, including Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Aswan’s Philae Temple. Learn the secrets and stories behind the relics, and enjoy the comfortable onboard facilities in between tours. If you wish, upgrade this 5-day, 4-night cruise to enjoy private tours of the sites with a private Egyptologist guide, so you can plan your daily itinerary around your interests.

Highlights Five-day River Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan Scheduled guided tours include Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo and Philae Temple in Aswan Upgrade and tour the sites with your own private guide Optional tours available, including Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon flight over Luxor and Aswan sound and light show Evening entertainment including Nubian music and dancers, a Galabayeh night and belly dancing All meals included, featuring a mix of Egyptian and Western food Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this cruise Pick-up and drop-off from Aswan hotels, airport or port Recent Photos of This Tour 5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Optional Private Guide xmas and egypt 178 Sian Jordan and Ethan having a ball cruising up the nile Photo by: Mark F Lee on a felucca to the Lord Kitchen Botanical Garden in Aswan. Photo by: Ronald M USA, 09 2011 IMG_1753 Youngsters were very curious about visitors at Kom Ombo temple. One of several stops during the cruise.

Photo by: Ronald M Boat going through one of the locks at Ensa on the Nile. Interesting process. Photo by: Ronald M USA, 09 2011 IMG_1679 View from the deck of our boat. It was great to have the boat only 1/4 occupied. Seemed like all of the boats were ... Photo by: Ronald M Sunset over the west bank of the Nile from our boat in Luxor. Photo by: Ronald M USA, 09 2011 IMG_1665 My son Lee at the temple at Karnak in Luxor. The most impressive site we visited. Photo by: Ronald M What You Can Expect 5-Day Nile River Cruise with Private Guide from Luxor to Aswan Explore the age-old treasures along the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan on this 5-day river cruise. Board your cruise ship, the M/Y Mirage, in Luxor and enjoy five days of cruising and sightseeing at some of Egypt’s most famous Pharaonic sites before disembarking in Aswan. Along the way, enjoy guided group tours to sites such as Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo and the Philae Temple in Aswan.

Optional tours, including a trip to mighty Abu Simbel, are also available. Alternatively, upgrade to enjoy private tours of the sites with your own private Egyptologist guide. Plan each day’s itinerary with your guide to suit your interests, and enjoy personalized commentary as you explore. The M/Y Mirage offers a comfortable restaurant and plush lounges, together with a swimming pool deck with whirlpool area, and sunbathing deck and bar. Other amenities include a gift shop, boutique, a massage spa and laundry service. In the evenings, relax with onboard entertainments such as belly-dancing and Nubian music shows. Your cruise includes four nights’ accommodation, all meals and all guided tours. Each of the 58 air-conditioned cabins offers private facilities and a satellite TV, and you can choose from three cabin types when you book. Please note: if you’re traveling in a group and require a variety of different cabins, please make separate bookings to ensure you get the cabins of choice. Itinerary Valeria Romina G November 2015 We had the time of our lives. From the pickup at Luxor airport till they said goodbye in Aswan's, all of the experience was simply surreal.

We were treated as royalty but with such closeness and so much sincere kindness and humanity from all the crew, that we were moved to tears when we had to part. Our guide Rabeh was there for us and so correct, educated, knowledgeable, companion, it was so enriching to be around him. We learned a lot about the past and present of Egypt. We feel very happy and grateful we could enjoy that much. The temples and tombs, the bazars and bars, the view of the Nile from the cruise and faluca were unforgettable. The onboard service was amazing, food was goumet, generous and yummy. Don't think twice! South Sinaí Travel is first quality. Viator was very solicitous too. You'll never ever regret it. Nick August 2014 We have booked more day trips, tours and transfers than I can remember with Viator and so far all have gone like clock work, this one included. The cruise is a must as you get to see much of the country side along with tours off the ship and at the end of the day thank god for the pool and bar, it can be hot here.The feel of the ship is classical and very clean, well serviced and good food.

Had a great time. Ronald M USA September 2011 My son and I highly recommend a Nile Cruise. It's the best way to see many of the sights in a relaxing way. Traveling can be a hassle in Egypt and this tour avoided many of those. Plenty of time to relax on the boat, to swim, etc. The boat of the local contact was only about 1/4 occupied and our tour only had 4 people so we got a lot of personal attention. Food was great and we ate too much. September, though hot, is a great time to visit Egypt, i.e. many fewer people. At some places we were the only visitors. The guide was very informative, but not overbearing. We highly recommend this trip. The only thing that was a little different than expected is that it is really only 2 days of actually cruising the Nile. Two of the 4 nights are spent in port (Luxor and Aswan), but it includes tours to sights in both of those places. A 3 day cruise would spend just as much time on the river but you would have to visit key Luxor and Aswan sights on your own. There were several extras that we hadn't expected, e.g.

a carriage ride in Edfu and a Felluca ride in Aswan, all covered in the package. We were very satisfied. Eric D August 2011 Just returned to Seattle and the Nile Cruise was my highlight. Mirage is a very nice boat (and there are plenty that are not nice). Can't beat the value, people and service were great! Thank you! marjolaine d March 2011 We had a great time. We enjoyed every visit, the room was very confortable and the food was excellent. Our guide was fantastic. Mark F February 2011 i took my family as a last minute family holiday. The cruise was fantastic,food was excellent and our guide was personal and very knowledgable. Staff on the cruise from the captain to the cleaner were always smiling. this has probably been without a doubt the best value, stress free holiday we have ever had. Richard C November 2010 Excellent trip - good tour guide, nice to have such personal attention. Boat looking tired in a number of areas and had a horrible experience of the drain in our cabin bathroom, but we would recommend this trip!

Ang Chung Yang A Singapore April 2010 My egyptian guide, Halim Ghaly, is an excellent guide who straight away click off with us upon our arrival. He is always there in the boat when he should be there. Provide worthy informations and total sincere. ROBERT M Italy April 2010 It was a fantastic trip that we had wanted to make for many years. The monuments of Upper Egypt are definitely worth seeing. We went at Easter and at that time of year there are hordes of tourists like us! But it was still great. The boat was very nice and food better than expected. The local travel company was very correct and reliable in its dealings with us. Single Cabin & Private Guide Code: SINGLE PRIVATE 205 sq ft sized fully air-conditioned cabin with single bed, private bathroom with shower and hair dryer, mini bar, safe deposit box, telephone and Satellite TV. Sightseeing tours with private guide Language Options River Cruises In Egypt - Viking River Cruises ABOUT Egypt River Cruise The timeless Nile River flows through shifting sands like a silken ribbon.

Along its banks, one of the world’s greatest civilizations emerged, pharaohs changed the course of history and a magnificent trio of pyramids rose in the desert. A cruise along this breathtaking waterway between Luxor and Aswan uncovers millennia-old temples and legendary stories of gods. Beyond the monuments, Egypt’s warm people greet you, from lush, palm-lined riverbanks to the busy and fascinating streets of Cairo. Nile River Facts for Kids - Interesting Facts about the Nile River Enjoy our awesome range of Earth facts for kids. Check out the cool trivia and have fun learning about some of our planet's most amazing features. Nile River Facts Check out these fun Nile River facts for kids. Learn about where the Nile River is located, its relationship to Ancient Egypt, how long it is, the agriculture it supports and more. Enjoy our range of interesting facts about the Nile River. The length of the Nile River is approximately 6650 kilometres (4132 miles). It is believed to be the longest river in the world. Located in Africa, the Nile River lies in the following countries: Kenya, Eritrea, Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia.

The Nile River has huge significance in regards to Ancient Egypt. Most of Ancient Egypt’s historical sites are located along the banks of the Nile River including cities such as Luxor and Cairo. In 2004, the White Nile Expedition became the first to navigate the entire length of the Nile River. The expedition began in Uganda and finished in Rosetta, taking four months and two weeks to complete. The Nile Delta in Northern Egypt is where the Nile River drains in to the Mediterranean Sea. It is around 160 kilometres (100 miles) in length and spreads out over 240 kilometres (149 miles) of coastline. It is rich in agriculture and has been farmed for thousands of years. Around 40 million people (half of Egypt’s population) live in the Nile Delta region. In 1787, the famous Rosetta stone was found in the Nile Delta in the city of Rosetta. This Ancient Egyptian artifact played a key role in modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics. The Aswan High Dam was built in 1970 to help regulate flooding of the Nile River.

Before the Aswan Dam was built, years that featured high levels of water could wipe out crops while years of low level water could produce famines and drought. The dam helps control these water levels.

Question: On which river would you find Luxor
Answer: Nile